Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Female Prison
- The Shambles
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Inscription to Hecules
- Roman Chimney Pot
- King Richard II and York
- Viking Male Grooming
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The 1190 Massacre
- The County Court House
- A Pipkin
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Norman Castle
- Guy Fawkes
- The Minster in the 20th Century